Skin
The Best Anti-chafing Products for Sweaty Thighs, Breasts, and Everything in Between
It’s time to tackle chafing head-on.

15 June, 2020
10 November, 2021
Not many things can put a damper on your summertime vibes like chafing. Anyone who’s experienced the pain and annoyance of chafing knows that it doesn’t discriminate when it comes to location. In fact, it can occur anywhere there’s a friction point on your body (think upper thighs, middle of the back, underarms, backs of the knees, and even on the breasts). But before you swear off sundresses and bras for good, know that with the right prep, you can protect your skin from the wrath of a flare-up. We’re declaring it time to nix chafing off your list of summer woes, once and for all.
Below, uncover nine of the most effective products to combat chafing, with a few pro tips sprinkled in along the way.
Below, uncover nine of the most effective products to combat chafing, with a few pro tips sprinkled in along the way.
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Neverchafe Anti-chafe Stick, $14
“Chafing happens when there is repetitive rubbing of the skin with either skin-to-skin contact or friction of clothing,” says Purvisha Patel, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare. The key to preventing sensitive, inflamed skin caused by chafing? Adding a layer of protection. Balms can help stop the chafing before it even begins—just be sure to reapply throughout the day as you sweat.
“Chafing happens when there is repetitive rubbing of the skin with either skin-to-skin contact or friction of clothing,” says Purvisha Patel, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare. The key to preventing sensitive, inflamed skin caused by chafing? Adding a layer of protection. Balms can help stop the chafing before it even begins—just be sure to reapply throughout the day as you sweat.
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